Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (NA/PCT)

NaphCare, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day one

401K with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (NA/PCT) to join the team at the Arizona Department of Corrections – Tucson in Tucson, AZ.

The role offers full-time opportunities with competitive pay and a chance to work in a correctional healthcare setting. As a NA/PCT, you will assist physicians and nurses, take patient histories and vital signs, and support ADLs and basic wound care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certification (AHA) required.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with health or substance issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the facility's policies and codes of conduct.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and history taking.
• Take vital signs (BP, temp, respiration, weight).
• Document medical history and treatments.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic wound care.
• Provide basic patient education and instructions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is seeking to hire a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (NA/PCT) to join our team of medical professionals in the Arizona Department of Corrections - Tucson in Tucson, AZ.

Pay rates range from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, licensure, and experience.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

As a Correctional NA/PCT, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Location

US-AZ-Tucson

ID

2026-31258

Category

Nursing

Position Type

Full-Time

Responsibilities

As a NA/PCT, you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

Clinical Duties

• Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight
• Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills including bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility
• Providing basic wound care, basic laboratory tests, basic patient education and instructions
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical or mental health to nurses

Administrative Duties

• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
• Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
• Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications

Qualifications

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:

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